Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Morocco
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Linaria vulgaris
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Toadflax
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Toadflax
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Toadflax
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Toadflax
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Toadflax
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Linária
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Toadflax
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Toadflax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Toadflax doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Grama Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Toadflax has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Toadflax season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.